2nd Kabaddi player shot dead; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility
What's the story
In a shocking incident of gang violence, a kabaddi player, identified as Gurvinder Singh, was shot dead in Ludhiana, Punjab. The incident took place in the Samarala block area on Monday. Soon after the murder, a post appeared on social media under Anmol Bishnoi's name claiming responsibility for the crime on behalf of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, India Today reported.
Gang's claim
Post named Hari Boxer, Arzu Bishnoi as accomplices
The post claimed that the killing was executed by gang members Karan Madpur and Tej Chak. It also mentioned Hari Boxer and Arzu Bishnoi as accomplices in the crime. This incident is the second murder of a kabaddi player in Ludhiana within a week, raising concerns about gang rivalries in Punjab.
Recent incident
Second targeted attack on kabaddi players in a week
On October 31, 26-year-old kabaddi player Tejpal Singh was beaten and shot dead in broad daylight in Jagraon. He was walking to a factory with two friends in Ludhiana's Jagraon when they started arguing over an old rivalry. The argument turned into a full-fledged brawl, during which an unnamed individual pulled out a firearm and shot Tejpal in the chest. Police have since arrested Gagandeep Singh and Harpreet Singh alias Honey in connection with Tejpal's murder.
Political response
Family refused to cremate Tejpal's body until attackers were arrested
Tejpal's killing had sparked widespread outrage, with his family initially refusing to cremate the body until the attackers were caught. The incident prompted visits from political leaders, including Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, who assured the family of justice. Bittu also slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for failing to maintain law and order in Punjab. He alleged that daylight killings and extortion had "created a climate of fear" and urged the state to act decisively against organized crime.